Fostering Sustainable and Small-holder Farmer Led Agroecological Solutions National Agroecology Dialogue

“Protect the Soil, Make the Farming Improved and Farmers Uplifted” Fostering Sustainable and Small-holder Farmer Led Agroecological Solutions National Agroecology Dialogue organzed in National Farmers Group Federation, Nepal Coordination and Community Bank Nepal, Agriculture Campaign for Food, FORWARD, LI-BIRD, SAPPROS NEPAL, DIGO BIKAS INSTITUTE, CARE, VSO, FIAN, NEPAL MAHILA EKATA SAMAJ, SOCIAL WORK INSTITUTE, SAHAS NEPAL, CRS, HASERA, RAITHANEE AGRI PRODUCTS NEPAL including others. The dialogue concluded with a presentation by Dr. Ramakrishna Shrestha, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Government of Nepal, a presentation by Dr. Santaesh Shrestha on behalf of the civil society, a panel discussion on local farming practice, and panel discussions regarding policy, government priorities, programs and markets, and make a resolution proposals for future work directions. Outside the dialogue venue, exhibitions were held including an exhibition of the local farmers' produce. NFGF will provide continuity in the form of a learning exchange platfarm.